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    40 Easy Easter Recipes That Are Gluten Free

    By Lisa Wells / Updated March 29, 2026 / 10 Comments

    40 Easter recipes gluten free | grain free | paleo
    40 Easy gluten free Easter recipes including favorites for brunch, lunch & dinner

    Looking for easy Easter recipes? Brunch, lunch or Easter Sunday dinner-starters, entrees, sides, breads, and desserts-your holiday menu made easy!

    Paleo Easter dinner - deviled eggs, biscuits, ham, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce

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    These delicious gluten-free Easter recipes are perfect for your holiday brunch, lunch, or dinner menu. Here's a selection of Easter meal ideas featuring traditional holiday favorites and fresh spring ingredients.

    Easter means spring has arrived. There are so many fresh vegetables in season. Of course, on Easter, everyone thinks of main dishes like a delicious ham, roast turkey, or savory rack of lamb but don't forget about the important extras-appetizers, sides, and desserts that help your holiday meal feel so special.

    Spring brings delicious fresh greens, tender baby carrots, little radishes and of course artichokes and asparagus. Mushrooms are also a seasonal favorite during this time of year. Deviled eggs, smoked fish, and shrimp are beautiful options for company-worthy starters or brunch treats.

    Speaking of treats, what's an Easter meal without hot cross buns, carrot cake, and biscuits? Well, here are gluten-free Easter recipes for these delights and more! Whether you're planning an Easter brunch or ham dinner, your holiday table will be complete with these delicious dishes.

    Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives on wood board

    Easter Appetizers

    Start your Easter meal off with a selection of these mouth-watering appetizers and small plate hors d'oeuvres. Many of these starters are ideal for brunch, lunch or dinner. Of course, deviled eggs are traditional, but the pinwheels of prosciutto with basil and the two-salmon tartare are elegant additions to your Easter menu.

    Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives - Cook Eat Well

    Smoked Shrimp - Cook Eat Well

    Plantain Pinwheels with Prosciutto and Basil -  Physical Kitchness

    Shrimp and Arugala Salad - Cook Eat Well

    Primal Beet Pickled Pink Eggs - The Cave Woman Cafe

    Basil Cashew Spread with Cherry Balsamic Compote - Thriving on Paleo

    Main Course Ideas

    Who doesn't enjoy a delicious sweet-and-savory honey-baked or maple-glazed ham? Roasted lack of lamb is always a show-stopper, but halibut, salmon or roast turkey breast will also look perfectly festive on your holiday table.

    Instant Pot Ham with Honey Mustard Pomegranate Glaze - Cook Eat Well

    Simple Roast Turkey Breast - Cook Eat Well

    Easy Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus - Cook Eat Well

    Slow Cooker Ham - Thriving Autoimmune

    Honey Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Peaches - Civilized Caveman Cooking

    How To Cook A Smoked Ham {Spiced Maple Glaze} - Everyday Maven

    Quick & Simple Roasted Rack of Lamb - Nom Nom Paleo

    Italian Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops- Sustainable Dish

    Roasted Lamb with Blackberry Balsamic Reduction - Plaid & Paleo

    Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce and lemon slice on plate

    Salads & Sides

    The roast is often the star of the show on your Easter table, but don't miss out on these delicious vegetable side dishes. A cauliflower rice pilaf, sweet potatoes with pecan topping or easy roasted carrots are crowd-pleasers. Citrus pairs with nearly every seasonal delight. Of course, what Easter meal would be complete without artichokes and asparagus? Try yours with my easy blender hollandaise sauce, which takes just minutes to make!

    Roasted Asparagus with Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce - Cook Eat Well

    Easy Roasted Carrots Recipe - Cook Eat Well

    Sweet Potato Casserole - Cook Eat Well

    Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts With Balsamic - Cook Eat Well

    Cauliflower Rice Pilaf - Well Fed

    Early Spring Salad with Grapefruit and Ginger Vinaigrette - Autoimmune Wellness

    Easy Citrus Salad - The Nourishing Home

    Garlic Mushrooms - Spend with Pennies

    Roasted Artichokes with Garlic and Lemon - Paleo Cupboard

    Sauteed Radishes with Vinegar and Herbs - Kalyn's Kitchen

    Spring Salad with Prosciutto and Grapefruit - Primal Palate

    Warm Beet, Kohlrabi and Watercress Salad - Empowered Sustenance

    Paleo Biscuits on plate, raspberries, honey

    Bread Recipes

    Hot cross buns are a traditional Easter favorite, so try this yummy gluten-free take. The seasonal carrot cake loaf is a stunning addition to your Easter table. Of course, I can't recommend my easy biscuits enough-they're perfect with ham for brunch!

    Easy Almond Flour Biscuits - Cook Eat Well

    Paleo Cornbread Recipe - Cook Eat Well

    Banana Bread - Cook Eat Well

    Walnut Muffins with Olive Oil & Honey - Cook Eat Well

    Garlic Breadsticks - Paleo Grubs

    Hot Cross Buns - The Merry Maker Sisters

    Popovers {using coconut flour} - Comfy Belly

    Savory Garlic Herb Coconut Flour Muffins - Healy Eats Real

    Easter Desserts

    Every holiday meal calls for dessert, right? How about coconut macaroons or Easter eggs fit for the bunny himself? Carrot cake inspired dishes are always a favorite but don't miss out on the strawberry rhubarb swirl blender ice cream, which is just in season. You may have to try more than one of these gluten-free desserts-it is a holiday after all!

    Pecan Sandies Cookie Recipe - Cook Eat Well

    Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe - Cook Eat Well

    Strawberry Shortcake & Lime Coconut Cream - Cook Eat Well

    Chocolate Pecan Tart - Cook Eat Well

    Easy Apple Crisp Recipe - Cook Eat Well

    Chocolate Easter Eggs - Food by Mars

    Coconut Macaroons - Elana's Pantry

    Lemon Pound Cake - Paleo Newbie

    Strawberry Rhubarb Swirl Blender Ice Cream  - My Natural Family

    No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites - Minimalist Baker

    All these Easter dishes are wonderful for your holiday celebrations and get-togethers. They're also great for any springtime meal, where you want to enjoy some fresh, seasonal produce. If you're looking for easy Easter recipes, this list will please everyone at your table!

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    Comments

    1. eandc2013 says

      March 24, 2015 at 11:41 pm

      Thanks for including our hot cross buns! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 25, 2015 at 5:15 pm

        You're welcome, Emma & Carla! 🙂

        Reply
    2. KalynsKitchen says

      March 26, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Thanks for including my Shrimp and Avocado Salad recipe!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 26, 2015 at 3:22 pm

        Kalyn, they're two of my favorite ingredients! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kelly Smith says

      March 26, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      What a terrific list of Easter recipes. I'll definitely be sharing this and can't wait to try some of these favorites. Thanks for the shout out too, sweet friend! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 26, 2015 at 5:51 pm

        Thanks, Kelly! And thanks for sharing! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Vanessa Davis says

      March 28, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      I absolutely love this roundup! So helpful in planning Easter brunch!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 29, 2015 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks Vanessa! Your lamb recipe looks great - I love anything with berries! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Whitney @ WhittyPaleo says

      March 25, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      This is such a great list - found some awesome things to make this Easter! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Sabrina says

      March 26, 2017 at 1:25 am

      nice list, thank you, and love the paleo biscuits!

      Reply

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